Therapeutic mobility assistive device

Abstract

A therapeutic mobility assistive device provides safe, stable ambulatory activity while reducing lower extremity swelling and improving muscle strength, balance, muscle coordination, nerve function and circulation, walking ability, walking endurance and gait training, all at the user's pace. The device is simple to use and flexible in design to accommodate varying body sizes. Whether in closed or first and second open positions via telescoping portions, the device prevents risk of fall and instability issues during periods of rest and ambulatory activity.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A therapeutic mobility assistive device comprising:
 (a) at least two support rings each having varying circumferences and each having vertical distances therebetween in a stacking arrangement; 
 (b) at least three anchor columns angularly positioned in connection across said support rings, said anchor columns stabilizing said device; 
 (c) a fastening mechanism supporting each support ring, said fastening mechanism creating a closed position, a first open position and a second open position of said device, said second open position comprising a rear anchor column, an anchor column approximating 90 degrees from either side of the rear anchor column, an anchor column on either side of the rear anchor column positioned juxtaposed to the anchor column approximating degrees from either side of the rear anchor column, and a column portion on either side of the rear anchor column positioned juxtaposed to the anchor column approximating 90 degrees from either side of the rear anchor column; 
 (d) a harness comprising a seat connected to an anchor column; and 
 (e) a wheel assembly attached at a base end of each anchor column. 
 
     
     
       2. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein said angularly positioned anchor columns comprising a rear anchor column, an anchor column approximating 90 degrees from either side of the rear anchor column, and an anchor column approximating 150 degrees from either side of the rear anchor column. 
     
     
       3. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein said first open position comprising a rear anchor column, an anchor column approximating 90 degrees from either side of the rear anchor column, an anchor column approximating 150 degrees from either side of the rear anchor column, and a column portion on either side of the rear anchor column positioned juxtaposed to the anchor column approximating 150 degrees from either side of the rear anchor column. 
     
     
       4. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein said support rings comprising telescoping portions movement of which creates a closed position, a first open position and a second open position of said device. 
     
     
       5. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein said stacking arrangement comprising a support ring at a top position having a smaller circumference than a support ring at a bottom position. 
     
     
       6. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein a security strap is angularly positioned about the circumference of a support ring. 
     
     
       7. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein a security strap is angularly positioned in tandem with a rear anchor column and an anchor column approximating 150 degrees from either side of the rear anchor column. 
     
     
       8. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein a security straps is angularly positioned in tandem with a rear anchor column and a position approximating 45 degrees on either side from the rear anchor column. 
     
     
       9. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein said anchor columns and support rings formed of integral construction. 
     
     
       10. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein a column portion supports each support ring at a front of said device. 
     
     
       11. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein each anchor column is substantially concave in shape. 
     
     
       12. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein said harness further comprising a security strap having a first part connected to a support ring and a second part connected to said seat portion. 
     
     
       13. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein said wheel assembly comprising an arm lockable in a position perpendicular to the circumference of said support rings. 
     
     
       14. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein said wheel assembly comprising an arm equipped on the base end of an anchor column approximating 90 degrees on either side only from the rear column. 
     
     
       15. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein said wheel assembly comprising an arm that is L-shaped and, when locked in a position perpendicular to said support rings, stabilizes said device in a closed position, a first open position and a second open position. 
     
     
       16. The therapeutic mobility assistive device according to  claim 1 , wherein said wheel assembly comprising an arm lockable in a position parallel with said support rings, reducing at least one side clearance of said device. 
     
     
       17. A method of using a therapeutic mobility assistive device, comprising the method steps of:
 (a) opening support rings of the device to at least one of a first open position and a second open position, which comprises a rear anchor column, an anchor column approximating 90 degrees from either side of the rear anchor column, an anchor column on either side of the rear anchor column positioned juxtaposed to the anchor column approximating 90 degrees from either side of the rear anchor column, and a column portion on either side of the rear anchor column positioned juxtaposed to the anchor column approximating 90 degrees from either side of the rear anchor column; 
 (b) installing a harness; and 
 (c) closing said support rings of the device. 
 
     
     
       18. The method of  claim 17 , wherein the step of installing a harness comprises a step of attaching a first part and second part of a security strap forming a rear portion of a seat. 
     
     
       19. The method of  claim 17 , wherein the step of installing a harness comprises a step of lifting a second part of a security strap into connection with a first part of a security strap, said harness positioned as a seat.